Safety and Security
Lighthouse is a beacon to keep travelers safe and secure.
“The danger which is least expected soonest comes to us.”
– Voltaire
Travel is a life imperative (in our humble opinion) but equally as important is the safety and security of the traveling community. Safe travel means safe journeys, so that your love for travel grows and you keep becoming worldly wise with each holiday trip.
We face numerous risks to our safety and security–a pandemic, social unrest, crime, natural disasters–so we have to be prepared for the unexpected.
William M. Jeffer (former President, Union Pacific Railroad Co. (1946)) said that “Safety, in its widest sense, concerns the happiness, contentment and freedom of mankind.” Thus, safety is about the protection of humanity as much as it is our personal self.
At the end of the day, the goals here are about your safety and security.
Safe travels!
World Footprints will open up our new "Travelers University" to share some important things that you should know about the cruise industry and travel insurance. Whether you are a first time cruiser or have sailed the seven seas for years, there are things about the cruise industry that you probably don’t know. For as much enjoyment as a cruise provides there is a dark side to cruising that generally goes unreported. Cruise companies and cruise ships negatively impact communities through air and water pollution, economic leakage and tax avoidance, as well as overtourism. Such negative impacts can arise where cruise companies are based, where they pass through, and where they dock. Author and Saturday Evening Post contributor, Elizabeth Becker, joins us to reveal the dangers that passengers often face upon boarding. World Footprints Travelers University will continue with an expert panel that will addresse many questions surrounding the decision to purchase travel insurance. Travel [...]
The outbreak and apparent resurgence of the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, has caught the world by surprise and worldwide concern over this virus is affecting many peoples lives, including their travel plans.
The way we travel will soon be changing, particularly when it comes to required documentation and airport security. But your Traveling Enthusiasts welcome representatives from Border Protection and the TSA who will update you on all the changes, and offer Practical tips and info on everything from passports to handling the security lines at the airport. Plus- find out about Mayfest in Downtown Frederick, MD.
Voluntourism is a great way of contributing to social causes while traveling. Ian and Tonya welcome John Sexton, CEO of Sexton Executive Security, who shares some must-know safety tips for when you travel.
